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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759.76 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759.76 and 301.88 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759.76 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759.76 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759.76 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 229,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,357.49/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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